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Tennessee Ernie Ford

Ernest Jennings Ford (February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991), known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford, was an American singer and television host who enjoyed success in the country and western, pop, and gospel musical genres. Noted for his rich bass-baritone voice and down-home humor, he is remembered for his hit recordings of "The Shotgun Boogie" and "Sixteen Tons".

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
February 13th, 1919
Died
October 17th, 1991
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Captiol Records
Word
Razor & Tie
Liberty
Last updated: January 5th, 2023·MusicBrainz

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